VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Karter School Of South Riding
25235 Elk Lick Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 729-5755

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8 VAC 20-780 Administration 8 VAC 20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8 VAC 20-780 Physical Plant 8 VAC 20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8 VAC 20-780 Programs 8 VAC 20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8 VAC 20-780 Special Services 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSE 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8 VAC 20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

The Licensing Inspector (LI) met, observed, and talked with the staff at the Karter School of South Riding for the first time. This license was recently transferred into the LI's caseload. Discussion of how and where the documentation of "tummy time" is kept for those applicable children within the infant room. Discussion of the time-line for new staff as it pertains to background checks for both in-state and out-of-state employees.

Comments:

This monitoring inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 09/20/2023, between the hours of 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. There were 66 children present, ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 12 staff supervising, across 4 separate classrooms. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; medication; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children records, and 8 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there was (1) non-compliance with an applicable standard. This violation was documented on the Violation Notice issued to the center. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on review, a piece of equipment, outside on the center playground was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/20/2023), peeling paint was observed on the brown climbing structure located on the center playground. 2. The brown peeling paint was primarily observed on the high traffic areas of the painted wood.
Plan of Correction:	Will sand, and re-paint all applicable areas on this equipment. In the meantime, staff will continue to monitor.